sullage
The liquid discharges from kitchens, washbasins, toilets etcThe liquid discharges from kitchens, washbasins, toilets etc; sewage.
/ˈsʌlɪd͡ʒ/
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable, usually)The liquid discharges from kitchens, washbasins, toilets etc; sewage.
(uncountable, usually)Silt or sediment deposited from flowing water.
(uncountable, usually)That which sullies or defiles.
(uncountable, usually)The scoria on the surface of molten metal in the ladle.
Origin
Compare suillage, sulliage.Compare suillage, sulliage.
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Forms
plural: sullages| Singular | sullage |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable